Test Engineer III

About the role

About Our Client:This organization operates in the defense and technology sector, focusing on developing and sustaining application information systems that support Navy readiness, training, and analytics. It addresses challenges related to secure, efficient, and integrated software systems within military environments, including compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and hybrid cloud operations.

About the Opportunity:The TEST ENGINEER III role is centered on leading automated testing efforts for complex web-based learning platforms used in Navy training and readiness. This role is critical to ensuring software functionality, performance, and security compliance across continuous integration and deployment pipelines in hybrid cloud and DoD network environments. The position contributes by validating and optimizing software systems that directly support military training and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated test scripts for complex web applications using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Design and maintain test frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Align test planning with Agile sprint acceptance criteria and link to Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity staff to ensure comprehensive test coverage, including accessibility compliance.
• Create test scenarios for performance, security, integration, and regression testing with tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Document and maintain test cases, procedures, results, and metrics per contract requirements.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and conduct root cause analysis.
• Support defect tracking and retesting through Jira or equivalent tools.
• Maintain and tune test environments replicating production for onboarding and certification.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams, sprint planning, and stakeholder demonstrations providing testing insights.
• Support the Rating Career Domain Continuum Task Order under the Navy's Learning Stack program as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and complete other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• At least five years of experience in automated testing and validation of enterprise applications.
• Experience in test scripting, framework maintenance, and integrating tests into CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, agile testing methodologies, and test data management.
• Familiarity with RMF and DoD cybersecurity requirements including secure coding and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with version control (Git), agile tools (Jira), and documentation platforms (Confluence).
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or Java-based testing frameworks.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification and meeting DoD 8570 requirements for IAT II or higher.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security access and background checks.

Pay

Pay range: $115,000 to $125,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation and paid personal time.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Leave of absence.